How to use Edenred's Virike benefit

Looking for a new hobby, an exciting gig or a little break from your everyday routine? Edenred’s sports and culture benefit, Virike, makes it easy to pay for activities and experiences. Choose a way to get active or enjoy culture that suits you – and find something that sparks your interest.

What can you use the sports and culture benefit for?

The sports and culture benefit is intended for activities you choose yourself. This means you can decide when, where and how to take part. The benefit is personal, so you can only use it to pay for services and tickets for your own use.

Sports activities

You can use Virike to pay for a gym or CrossFit membership, a yoga course, a swimming session, a climbing session or a ski lift pass. Dance classes, reformer pilates, agility training, running-event entry fees and many other activities involving physical exercise are also covered, as are online coaching programmes delivered remotely. In 2026, the benefit was extended to cover fishing and hunting permits.

You can also use the benefit to rent sports equipment when the rental is directly connected to the activity – for example, skiing equipment, ice skates or a stand-up paddleboard.

Please note, that Virike cannot be used to pay for massage services. You'll need to have Edenred's separate massage benefit for that.

Culture activities

Virike covers visits to museums, theatres, operas, cinemas, concerts, art exhibitions and similar events. The benefit also covers fairs related to different art forms and visits to science centres. You can take part in instructor-led craft or art courses, such as ceramics, flower arranging, painting or tufting.

You can also use the benefit with ticket providers selling admission to festivals, concerts and sporting events, as well as for a Museum Card, which gives you access to hundreds of cultural attractions.

There are thousands of sports, hobbies and activities to explore. You can find them in the Merchant search. Before making a purchase, check that the service is covered by the benefit and which payment methods the provider accepts.

How to pay with Edenred Virike

You can pay with a physical or virtual Edenred card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Edenred Pay in the Edenred app. You can also enter your card details to pay in certain providers’ online stores. If you’re paying remotely, always check the provider’s instructions first.

Does your benefit balance not cover the full cost? Ask the provider whether you can split the payment and pay the remainder using another method.

Accepted payment methods vary by provider. You can check them in the Merchant search. If your employer has enabled MyChoice and you want to transfer balance between your benefits, make the transfer before paying.

Find your next hobby or experience

The sports and culture benefit is for you – use it for something that brings energy, joy and inspiration to your day. Try a new sport, book a place on that course you’ve been thinking about or plan an evening at the theatre. Even a little time for yourself can brighten your whole week.

Open the Edenred app, check your Virike balance and find your next experience in the Merchant search. What would you like to try today?

Doesn’t your company offer Virike yet?

With the sports and culture benefit, you can give employees a valued perk that brings joy and energy to their everyday lives. Virike can also improve job satisfaction, employee retention and your employer brand. Get started today!